I have a new paper out today, co-authored with Christine Berry, called 'Pandemic Profits: Who’s cashing in during Covid?' The the paper has been published by Tax Justice UK.
New report: Who is winning from COVID-19?
I have a new paper out today, co-authored with Christine Berry, called 'Who is winning from COVID-19?' The paper was commissioned by the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC).
Six charts that reveal America’s deep divides
The US election is the most divisive in decades. But the fractures running through US society long predate COVID-19.
To tackle inequality, we need to start talking about where wealth comes from
It's hardly surprising people think Britain is a meritocracy: the Thatcherite narrative on wealth creation has gone unchallenged for decades.
Why the distribution of wealth has more to do with power than productivity
According to a new OECD working paper, Britain is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Net wealth is estimated to stand at around $500,000 per household – more than double the equivalent figure in Germany, and triple that in the Netherlands. Only Luxembourg and the USA are wealthier among OECD countries. On one level, … Continue reading Why the distribution of wealth has more to do with power than productivity